Freebird White IPA

This beer is brewed with inspiration from both a Belgian Wit and an IPA. Combining a Belgian yeast strain and additions of orange peel with hops used in an IPA results in a very fruity and refreshing beer, perfect for the summer time.

ADDITIONAL TASTING NOTES

Colour/Appearance
Pale gold with a light haze and frothy white head.

Aroma
Sweet orange and grapefruit dominate with some light peach, banana and clove in the background.

Aftertaste
An intense combination of orange juice and rind leads way to a more delicate stone fruit aroma as well as some spicy esters from the Belgian ale yeast to enhance and complement the hop flavour. The finish is long as the citrus from the hops becomes more pronounced.

BREWER'S NOTE

White IPA is a relatively new style of beer which – if you were to judge a book by its cover – looks like two styles of beers smashed together. However, with the White IPA the combination of Belgian Wit characteristics and IPA hoppyness results in a truly unique beer which definitely deserves its own category. The best from both of the rather different styles become more pronounced while pleasantly balancing. The special Belgian yeast strain gives fruity esters which intensify and complement the citrus and tropical hop aroma and flavours extremely well. The dry hopping makes the flavour last longer which is welcome in a beer as fruity and refreshing as this one.

Cheese & Food Pairings with Freebird

Freebird White IPA pairs well with bold, flavourful seafood dishes and Mexican food in particular. However there are some cheese pairings that really hit the mark and should definitely be additions to your shopping list when you pick up a bottle or two of this White IPA.

Blue cheeses are a big favourite with craft beer fans and it is easy to see why. Cashel Blue for instance has got an interesting complexity and it really brings out the hop character in this beer. The pleasant, firm and creamy cheese is rich, full and round, offset by a mouth-watering tanginess. If Blue cheese is just too funky for you then a mature cheddar also pairs well and further compliments the clean, sharp finish in this beer that will leave you wanting more and more.